The prize fund for the SSE Airtricity League Premier and First Divisions was €475,500 for the 2016 season.
[7] Dundalk successfully defended its title for the third consecutive season on 23 October after a 2–1 win against Bohemians.
Wexford Youths, the 2015 First Division champion, entered the top level for the first time in their history.
The 12 clubs competed for €371,500 in prize money ranging from €110,000 for the winners to €17,000 for the team finishing bottom of the table.
[11] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.